Dog Handler Security

Kopek Security & Facilities Ltd is a national provider of manned and canine assisted security services. As a company, we consistently strive to deliver a high standard of service.

We are looking for Dog Handlers to support our site in Dartford on an ongoing basis.

All handlers will be required to ensure the security of our client’s premises while adhering to the site safety rules and regulations. Handlers will be required to be compliant to the British Standards, conduct random dog patrols of the site and any other specific duties to be advised in the assignment instructions.

Successful applicants will be expected to maintain high levels of proficiency along with their canine teammate through regular training and improvements.

A high level of animal welfare and care will always be expected!

Hours of Work

• The shift patterns are 07:00 - 17:00 and 17:00 - 07:00. This could be either 7 days on 7 days off or 4 days on 4 days off

Rates of Pay

• £15.23/hr. Self Employed cannot be accepted.

Benefits

• Full welfare facilities
• Free online training and toolbox talks
• Welfare checks conducted by qualified instructors
• Smartphone app (rota, book on/off, distress button, incident reporting etc)
• Access to 24 hr control room

Handler Requirements

To apply, applicants are required to have:

• Exemplary work ethics, positive attitude and happy to work as part of a team
• Genuine understanding of their canine partners needs/welfare
• A valid frontline SIA badge
• Minimum level 2 team certificate (NASDU, NTIPDU or BIPDT)
• Continuation training (CT) records
• A suitable dog of guarding breed
• Compliant dog cages with escape hatches
• Have the right to work in the UK and able to work 20 hours or more a week
• Professional, presentable with excellent communication skills
• Smart black uniform & boots with clean hi-vis/tactical vest

All applicants will be screened and vetted to BS 8517 and BS 7858